UNISON will use our members’ experiences, evidence and expertise to win over public opinion in support of properly funded public services, building on the very successful UNISON public services champions’ campaign. This campaign harnesses members’ voices from the front line to highlight the valuable work they do and the pressures they face and delegates backed […]
The Scottish Welfare Fund The Scottish Welfare Fund has been set up by the Scottish Government to help people who are on a low income and who are in difficult situations where an award of cash or goods will reduce a risk to their health and safety or help them to live independently. The Fund […]
– Another EXCELLENT Scottish Retired Members Conference – Retired Members urged to support LG colleagues fight for Fair Pay – Not “Another Election” … – Deadlines for the 2017 National R M Conference – Integrated Health Care …. Is it working? – 3 Good Conference workshops – UNISON RM issues – 2017 National RM Conference […]
Sources of help and advice The Age Scotland helpline is the confidential, free-phone helpline for older people in Scotland. It provides information, friendship and advice to older people and those seeking advice on how best to support older friends and family members. Tel: 0800 12 44 222 Your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) can help […]
Security in the home Here are some simple precautions to protect yourself inside and outside your home, covering how to secure your home, safety outside your home, scams, identity theft and what to do if you are affected by crime. Most burglars are opportunists and they will look for unlocked doors or opened windows to […]
Preparing Your Home for Winter (Dundee City Council Website) You might not think you need to do much, but homes are just as vulnerable to the cold as people are. So while you suffer from colds and flu your home could be suffering just as badly. Every winter, thousands of properties suffer burst pipes and […]
– Where does UNISON stand now with BREXIT? – Dave Watson. – Tribute to Eric Roberts – Men are now doing it in their sheds all over Scotland -Bosses to be made to pay for cold-calling – Is the “Ageing Time Bomb” a myth? – State Pension under attack again – Get help staying warm […]
Four page Retired Members Conference Special The 2016 Conference may prove to be a turning point for UNISON’s Retired Members. It seemed much more positive than in recent years. Not so many speakers simply regurgitating policies and speeches from previous years. Because of that – and skillful compositing by the Standing Orders Committee – we […]
Martin Lewis website Below is the contact website run by a guy called Martin Lewis. This site offers all types of information and advice; from the best offers from the Gas companies; SSE (Hydro); BT; and so on. He also offers money tips, and money advice of all natures. So for those of you who don’t […]
– All change for the Scottish Retired Members Committee. – Have you registered for the 2016 National Retired Members Conference? – Oor Rose chaired the SPF AGM – Fife UNISON Retired Members support the students – Referendum: That’s another fine mess they’ve got us into! – Over 75? … Don’t give up your free TV licence […]